Manufacturing continues to be one of the pillars of Wisconsin’s economy and the importance of this industry is being recognized this October as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a leading state in manufacturing, as it accounts for nearly 20% of our state’s economic output and employs one of every six Wisconsin workers.Nearly half a million Wisconsin residents work in manufacturing, earning an average salary of $53,000 a year.

Today’s manufacturing requires highly skilled workers and provides great earning potential and exciting opportunities in advancing new technologies, while providing a clean work environment and career advancement.Students seeking a career in an exciting field that offers good wages and opportunities to advance should consider the manufacturing sector.To this end, Wisconsin’s technical colleges provide students with great opportunities in a manufacturing career, offering a variety of programs including engineering, mechanical design, welding and fabrication, and machine tool operation.Visit http://www.goldcollarcareers.com/ for more information on the exciting manufacturing opportunities available in Wisconsin!